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F-117 Nighthawk vs Il-28 Beagle

F-117 Nighthawk vs Il-28 Beagle at a glance — top speed 993 vs 900 km/h, range 1,720 vs 2,180 km, max takeoff weight 25,000 vs 21,000 kg, built 64 vs 6,635 units.

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-117 Nighthawk
Ilyushin Il-28 Beagle bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-28 Beagle
Specifications
F-117 Nighthawk Il-28 Beagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Lockheed Ilyushin
First flight 18 June 1981 8 June 1948
Year introduced 1983 1950
Number produced 64 units 6635 units
Average unit price $45 million $2 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 60.8 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m 21.5 m
Height 3.8 m 6.7 m
Length 20.1 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 993 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 1,720 km 2,180 km
Service ceiling 21,031 m 12,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 25,000 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 13,380 kg 11,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,781 kgf 2 x 2,700 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The F-117 Nighthawk is faster with a maximum speed of 993 km/h compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 900 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has a longer range at 2,180 km compared to the F-117 Nighthawk's 1,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher service ceiling at 21,031 meters (68,999 ft) compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 12,300 meters (40,354 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The F-117 Nighthawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 25,000 kg compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The F-117 Nighthawk is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the Il-28 Beagle's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The F-117 Nighthawk is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Il-28 Beagle at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle entered service first in 1950, 33 years before the F-117 Nighthawk which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-117 Nighthawk or Il-28 Beagle?
The Il-28 Beagle has been produced in greater numbers with 6,635 units compared to 64 units of the F-117 Nighthawk.